7 Top Eel Restaurants in Fukuoka Where You Can Make Reservations! Enjoy Exquisite Unadon, Seiro-Mushi, and Hitsumabushi Without Waiting in Line Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-Date: Sep 4, 2026

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7 Top Eel Restaurants in Fukuoka Where You Can Make Reservations! Enjoy Exquisite Unadon, Seiro-Mushi, and Hitsumabushi Without Waiting in Line

A must-try gourmet experience during a trip to Fukuoka is the deliciously grilled Fukuoka unagi donburi and the diverse flavors of Fukuoka hitsumabushi. However, popular local restaurants are always crowded, and it is not uncommon for precious travel time to be consumed by long waiting times.Therefore, it is recommended to use SAVOR JAPAN for advance reservations. Reservations can be easily made in Korean via the web, allowing visitors to secure a seat smoothly without worrying about language barriers. By making a reservation in advance, visitors can enter the restaurant during peak times without waiting in line, transforming it into a "no-wait prestigious restaurant". We have carefully selected seven prestigious restaurants with a calm atmosphere that are also suitable for family trips where one might be guiding their parents.

1. Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch

Hakata Unagiya Fujina Tenjin Main Restaurant

Avoid the queues on your Fukuoka trip! Here are 7 popular Fukuoka eel rice bowl and Fukuoka hitsumabushi restaurants you'll want to reserve.

Located on the first floor of a hotel in front of Tenjin Station, this restaurant boasts an excellent location that makes it easy to drop by during shopping or city sightseeing. It operates continuously from lunch to dinner, offering flexibility to accommodate late lunches or other adjustments to travel schedules. The signature dishes include "Unaju", featuring carefully selected domestic eel grilled crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and "Seiro-mushi", a Fukuoka specialty. The sweet and savory secret sauce deliciously blends with the rice. The restaurant is equipped with spacious private rooms where guests can relax and enjoy their meal in a calm setting with Japanese aesthetics, providing a perfect place to unwind after a day of travel.

Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna Tenjin Main Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Tenjin Station on the Subway Airport Line or Nishitetsu Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station on Omuta Line. 1F Nishitetsu Grand Hotel
Address: 2-6-60, Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

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2. Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna

This restaurant is conveniently located near Hakata Station, making it easily accessible for travelers using the Shinkansen or Fukuoka Airport before or after their journey. The artisans here select premium quality eel and grill it to perfection with a secret sauce that has been passed down for generations, enhancing its natural flavors to the utmost. Fukuoka's local gourmet dish, "Seiro-mushi", makes for a special reward dinner, while the affordable "Unadon" is perfect for a casual meal during travel. Guests can relax in a semi-private space and enjoy the exquisite eel dishes while unwinding from their travels.

Hakata Unagiya Fujiuna

Open: [Weekdays] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: It's located on the second floor of a building, a few minutes walk from the Tsukushi Exit of Hakata Station on each line.
Address: 2F, Hakata Sakana Bldg., 2-2-10, Hakataeki-higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

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3. Unagi no Nakao

Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, this restaurant serves as a perfect hideaway for adults. It offers a tranquil environment ideal for travelers who want to enjoy an authentic meal while experiencing the full essence of Japanese ambiance in a serene and traditional setting. A must-try here is the restaurant's popular menu item, "Unaju Kyoku". This dish features thickly sliced eel that has been steamed for 20 minutes and then grilled to a crispy perfection, creating a sublime texture with fluffy flesh and crispy skin, without any hint of bones. It maximizes the natural deliciousness of the eel, offering a truly blissful taste experience.

Unagino Nakao

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays, Eve of Public Holidays] Dinner 16:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30) Lunch 11:30-14:30 (Last Order 14:00)

Closed: Wednesday (New Year's holiday closures may apply)
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Yakuin-odori Station on the Subway Nanakuma Line

9-minute walk from Yakuin Station on the Nishitetsu/Subway Nanakuma Line
Address: 1-3-17 Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka Map
Reference source: Korean only
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4. Unagi Toku

Located within the restaurant district "Kuuten" at JR Hakata City, this restaurant boasts exceptional access directly connected to Hakata Station. Even on rainy days, visitors can move around without getting wet, and since it operates until late at night, visitors can enjoy shopping and sightseeing before leisurely savoring exquisite eel dishes. A must-try here is the signature "Hitsumabushi" (eel over rice in a wooden bowl). By lightly steaming and then grilling until crispy, excess fat is removed, leaving only the concentrated umami in this superb dish. The sophisticated and upscale interior includes semi-private rooms, making it a chosen spot for meals on special occasions, offering high-quality service and an ambiance that elevates the dining experience.

Unagi Toku

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,136 JPY / [Lunch] 2,746 JPY
Access: Directly Connected to JR [Hakata Station]! On the 9th floor of JR HAKATA CITY AMU PLAZA HAKATA
Address: 1-1 Hakataeki Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka

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5. Fuji

A renowned restaurant established in 1979 in the gourmet area of Kurume, worth visiting even from Fukuoka city. Despite its impressive achievement of earning a Michelin star, the restaurant maintains a homely atmosphere with a friendly owner welcoming guests. The taste of their delicately thin and fluffy high-quality eel, glazed with a secret sauce that has been carefully preserved since its founding, is truly exquisite. A must-try dish here is the "Unagi Wasa Don", a popular menu item where finely sliced grilled eel is perfectly paired with the aroma of green onions and the refreshing spiciness of wasabi. The cozy space, complete with raised tatami-floored seating areas, is ideal for family trips. Due to its daily crowds, making a reservation in advance is essential to ensure you can enjoy their superb eel.

Fuji

Open: [Monday - Wednesday, Friday - Sunday] Lunch 11:30 - 14:30 (last order 14:00) / Dinner 17:00 - 21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Thursday, Third Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: Ten-minute walk from Hanabatake Station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin Omuta Line. Take the West Exit and walk heading northwest. Located just beyond the Tsubuku Bypass.
Address: 23-16 Harankoga-machi, Kurume, Fukuoka

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6. Imasuke

Unagi and Japanese Cuisine Imasuke Fukuoka Oosasa Main Restaurant

Nestled in the tranquil residential area of Kozasa, abundant with nature, this restaurant is styled like an old Japanese house and exudes a traditional Japanese atmosphere. It is conveniently located near tourist attractions such as the Fukuoka City Zoo and Botanical Garden, making it a popular hidden gem for a stopover after sightseeing. The restaurant is renowned for its crispy grilled "unagi donburi" with a secret sauce and the authentic Nagoya-style "hitsumabushi" which offers three delightful ways to enjoy it. The restaurant also features private rooms that comfortably accommodate 5 to 8 guests, perfect for a special reward dinner or a family trip, allowing guests to indulge in a blissful unagi feast without any concern for their surroundings.

Imasuke

Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm / Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: May be closed on Mondays. Open if Monday is a public holiday. Please check in advance.
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access:
Address: 1-7-1 Ozasa, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Map

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7. Dazaifu Iinoji

Avoid the queues on your Fukuoka trip! Here are 7 popular Fukuoka restaurants for unagi donburi and hitsumabushi that you'll want to reserve

Located right near the major Fukuoka tourist attractions such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the Kyushu National Museum, this Japanese restaurant boasts an ideal location for visitors to stop by before or after their shrine visits or strolls. A must-try dish unique to this restaurant is the "Unagi Ishiyaki Hitsumabushi", which features tender eel marinated in a special sauce and served piping hot. The live experience of enjoying the dish without it cooling down, by changing the flavors with condiments, enhances the travel memories even more. Not only eel, but the restaurant also offers Kyushu's famous black wagyu beef sukiyaki and the perfect post-meal treat, "Yame Matcha Masu Tiramisu". The restaurant's charm also lies in its spacious interior, equipped with box-type sofa seats and private rooms where tired tourists can relax comfortably. It is highly recommended for a relaxing dinner after enjoying the scenic streets of Dazaifu.

Avoid the queues on your Fukuoka trip! Here are 7 popular Fukuoka restaurants for eel over rice and hitsumabushi that you'll want to reserve

Dazaifuiinoji

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (last order 4:00 pm)
Closed: If Monday is a public holiday, the next day
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access:
Address: Kyushu National Museum Restaurant Iinoj, 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture Map

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Make the most of your travel time by savoring exquisite unagi!

During your precious trip to Fukuoka, you certainly wouldn't want to waste any of your limited sightseeing time, especially not the time allocated for delicious meals. The restaurants featuring Fukuoka's unagi donburi and hitsumabushi introduced here are all renowned for their reliable flavors and comfortable atmospheres.

By utilizing advance reservations through SAVOR JAPAN, you can enjoy exquisite eel dishes smoothly without worrying about language barriers or the stress of waiting in line. Be sure to find the perfect restaurant that fits your travel plan and enjoy a memorable and tasty journey in Fukuoka!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.

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